Maksim Nikolayev

Powerball Winner • NY • 2013

Jackpot (2024$)

$59,415,000

lump sum

Age at Win

Quick Facts

Win Date: November 16, 2013
State: NY
Winner Type: individual
Ticket Type: Quick Pick
Payment Choice: lump sum
After Tax: $35M

Analysis

Protective Factors

+31-day strategic delay
+Preservationist mindset (save for future)
+Quietly left store without revealing win
+No media engagement beyond required
+Embedded in tight-knit Brighton Beach community
+Disciplined routine player psychology

How They Found Out

His regular store was CLOSED on Thursday Nov 14, forcing him to buy at Brighton Beach Bakery Deli instead. That minor deviation created the $130.3M win. Scanned ticket Sunday at regular store - machine said "Big winner. See retailer." Instead of asking clerk, he quietly left and went home, verified online an hour later.

Research Quality: medium • Last Updated: 12/24/2024 • Years Tracked: 11

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